[ale] OT: Office lighting

[Geoffrey]

Dow Hurst wrote:
> Some of the newer fluorescent lighting doesn't hum very bad or flicker
> at all.  I got an incandescent bulb replacement that was fluorescent. 
> Has a curly tube and puts out about 90watts worth of light.  It is very
> much like white sunlight without the greenish sick hue of the past.  Go
> to Home Depot and take a look at the displays.  You can tell which
> lights will work.  If your really worried about interference and noise
> then run them thru a UPS to smooth out the mains fluctuations.  Your
> plenty geek enough to get away with that. ;)

I hope so, I've rewired my whole basement. :)

Well, I broke down and went out to Home Depot and picked up 6 recessed 
light fixtures along with 3 50 watt halogen bulbs.  6 Fixtures: ~$40, 3 
bulbs ~$24.  And these were the more expensive fixtures as the ceiling 
will be insulated. I figure to install three fixtures for now and see 
how that does.  I can always use the fixtures elsewhere in my basement 
if I don't like them in my office.

Anyone know if you can put a dimmer on a halogen bulb???

> Dow
> 
> Geoffrey wrote:
> 
>>I'm in the process of finishing up my new home office and was hoping to
>>pick some brains here.  I'm currently working with a couple table lamps
>>strategically placed along with a ceiling fan/light kit.  Total 3 bulbs,
>>120 watts.  I didn't want to use flouresent lighting as I didn't want
>>interference from the lamps to screw with on my electonics in here.  I
>>know, I know, the ceiling fan has a HUGE motor, but it's a necessity
>>until I get the air conditioning installed. :)  Thing is, all offices
>>have flouresent lighting.  I know it's cheaper, but it is better on the
>>eyes?  Am I worrying needlessly over the flouresent issue?
>>
>>Any pointers would be appreciated as I've checked various web sites on
>>'home office' lighting computer and they still often suggest flouresent.
>>
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